US Bridges

RTE 275 over S. Branch Van Campen Cre

Fair

Allegany County, New York · .5 Mile SE of Nile · Structure no. 000000001044160

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,043
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 275 over S. Branch Van Campen Cre is a concrete culvert carrying RTE 275 over S. Branch Van Campen Cre in Allegany County, New York. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,043 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,088 by 2041. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 48.5 mi (78 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 275
CrossesS. Branch Van Campen Cre
Location.5 Mile SE of Nile
RouteState Highway 275
CountyAllegany County
StateNew York
Coordinates42.16197, -78.12582
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,043 (2019)
Projected traffic1,088 by 2041
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed48.5 mi (78 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 275 over S. Branch Van Campen Cre built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 275 over S. Branch Van Campen Cre in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 275 over S. Branch Van Campen Cre carry?

About 1,043 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is RTE 275 over S. Branch Van Campen Cre?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 275 over S. Branch Van Campen Cre?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.